This year don’t stress about what to get your sweetheart on the biggest day for love. We have you covered with a list of gift ideas that have a puro San Antonio twist.
🌮 Eats
- What better way to say I love you (or, “I like you” — there’s no rush) than with a taco heart box from LuchaLibre Tacos Y Mas. The savory box comes with 10 Asada mini tacos, eight ounces of charro beans, Ferrero Rocher, Mexican cokes + salsas. The last day to pre-order is Fri., Feb. 11 — taco ‘bout delicious.
- Surprise your char-cutie with a Honey & Pickle board that’s perfect for two. Check out the website for different options + sizes. Bonus: They are offering an interactive board workshop on Valentine’s Day weekend.
- Show your sweetheart that they have a slice of your heart with a heart-shaped hand-tossed pie. Volare Pizza will be dishing out orders for dine-in or carry-out on Feb. 11, 12 + 14.
🍭 Sweets
- Spice things up with a flamin’ hot heart. New local business Monticello Sweets is taking orders for its spicy breakable heart box set that’s made out of Callebaut Ruby chocolate. The inside is filled with an assortment of tamarindo chamoy candies and comes with a side of chamoy sauce + a generous amount of Hot Cheetos.
- For those who love sweet treats, snag a Valentine’s Day Mailbox or heart-shaped tins from That Cookie Tho Bakery.
- Wildflower Caramels just dropped 24 dozen chocolate-covered caramel packs on its website and recently released two comeback flavors that include habanero rose + raspberry cream.
🛀 Self-care
- Treat yourself or your loved one with a eucalyptus + rose shower bundle from the plant shoppe. This relaxing gift is hand wrapped with eucalyptus leaves and rosebuds, making it the perfect present for those who love to unwind with a hot bath — bundles will be available Fri., Feb. 11.
- Experience halotherapy in a Himalayan salt cave at Eforea Spa starting at $25.
- A self-care day for your Valentine isn’t complete without a Raspberry Truffle Soap bar from Organically Bath & Beauty — now they’re ready for the most tranquil bath time of their life.
🛍️ Shop
- If you decide to give a bouquet, purchase them from the Burleson School for Innovation and Education. Burleson Blooms is created by the students in the program. The school is designed to help young adults ages 18-21 who require assistance with independent living skills, social skills, employment training + more.
- Feliz Modern is your one-stop-shop for all vibrant + colorful things, but we’re obsessed with Love in Bloom Glass Heart Vase.
- If you’re still not sure what to get, head on over to the Pop-Up SATX at St. Paul Square on Sun., Feb. 13 for its Valentine’s Day-themed market.
🥂 Interactive Classes
- Get creative with a cookie decorating class or learn the art of letterpress at Belle & Union — but hurry, tickets are limited.
- Inspire your Valentine with a curated art date-in-a-box. The package includes wine and sweet treats for two, a connective Q&A, a special love song CD compiled by one of SA’s favorite DJs + more. Bonus: visit Brick at Bluestar Gallery between 5-8 p.m. and have a couple’s portrait sketched by MOSAIC Student Artists — the deadline to RSVP is today, email Education Manager Mari Hernandez to reserve your spot.
- Enjoy a 50-minute yoga class followed by your first mimosa at ReRooted Urban Winery.